Lower Leg Muscles Flashcards
What is the primary muscle located in the front of the lower leg?
Tibialis anterior
True or False: The gastrocnemius muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle helps in dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot.
Tibialis anterior
What muscle is commonly known as the calf muscle?
Gastrocnemius
Which muscle is located beneath the gastrocnemius?
Soleus
What is the function of the soleus muscle?
Plantar flexion of the foot
Which muscle assists in the flexion of the toes?
Flexor digitorum longus
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the lower leg? a) Tibialis posterior b) Biceps brachii c) Peroneus longus
b) Biceps brachii
What is the primary function of the peroneus longus?
Eversion of the foot
True or False: The tibialis posterior muscle helps in maintaining the arch of the foot.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle is involved in the inversion of the foot.
Tibialis posterior
What is the role of the flexor hallucis longus?
Flexes the big toe and assists in plantar flexion
Which muscle is responsible for the movement of the little toe?
Flexor digiti minimi brevis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following muscles is located laterally in the lower leg? a) Tibialis anterior b) Peroneus brevis c) Soleus
b) Peroneus brevis
What is the main action of the extensor digitorum longus?
Extends the toes
True or False: The anterior compartment of the lower leg contains muscles primarily responsible for plantar flexion.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the lower leg.
Deep peroneal
What is the primary blood supply to the lower leg muscles?
Anterior tibial artery and posterior tibial artery
Which muscle is responsible for both eversion and plantar flexion?
Peroneus longus
Multiple Choice: The muscle that primarily performs dorsiflexion is: a) Soleus b) Tibialis anterior c) Gastrocnemius
b) Tibialis anterior
What is the main function of the popliteus muscle?
Unlocks the knee from full extension
True or False: The flexor retinaculum is a structure that supports the tendons of the lower leg muscles.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle is essential for walking on uneven surfaces due to its role in ankle stability.
Tibialis anterior
What actions are facilitated by the gastrocnemius muscle?
Plantar flexion and knee flexion
Which muscle is primarily responsible for toe extension?
Extensor digitorum longus
